24-year-old Rupi Kaur was thrust into public attention in 2015, when she uploaded a photo onto Instagram of herself in bed, a period stain visible on her clothing and sheets. The social media platform removed the photo, claiming that it violated their community guidelines. Kaur fought back, reposting the photo with a statement that highlighted the hypocrisy of this action.

"I will not apologize for not feeding the ego and pride of misogynist society that will have my body in an underwear but not be okay with a small leak" she wrote, "Your pages are filled with countless photos/accounts where women (so many who are underage) are objectified. pornified. and treated less than human." The Toronto native continues to use the platform, posting poetry and illustrations that deal with intense topics such as abuse, femininity, love and trauma. In 2014, Kaur released her debut novel Milk and Honey.

Fariha Róisín uses her social media platforms to speak out about feminism and patriarchal constraints, specifically imposed on Muslim women. In the wake of Trump's Muslim ban and extreme islamophobia present in modern day politics, her message is paramount. "I used to be ashamed, deeply ashamed of being Muslim," she captionedthis Instagram photo. "I am unlearning that... This is a time where I encourage all of us to try and understand context, and understand the beauty of Islam. I hope that we can decolonize together."

Canadian journalist, feminist and political activist Elizabeth Plank is known for using humour and witty tactics to draw attention to social issues. She now lives in New York City, and was highly involved in covering Donald Trump's campaign through vox.com. Plank was also named one of Forbes Magazine's 30 under 30 in Media in 2015. Watch her viral Manspreading video, NYC Subways: Watch What Happens When a Lady 'Manspreads.'

Model / activist Adwoa Aboah has continued to be vocal about her battles with depression, addiction and attempted suicide. In an effort to communicate more effectively with other women about these issues, Aboah founded Gurl's Talk, an online space "where girls can openly share their experiences and feelings in a safe and trusting environment."

There are numerous reasons why Audrey Gelman should be on your radar–here is one of them. The former public relations consultant recently co-founded The Wing, a co-working space in New York City for "women on their way." The polished Manhattan loft strives to provide New York City working women with a "throne away from home," where they can post up on their MacBooks in between meetings, use some Glossier products, or collaborate with other professional gals. Gelman is also famously BFF with Girls creator Lena Dunham, and was the inspiration behind the character Marnie.

Hunger Games star Amandla Stenberg has become widely known for her social activism, famously calling out Kylie Jenner for cultural appropriation on Instagram in 2015. “Appropriation occurs when a style leads to racist generalizations or stereotypes where it originated but is deemed as high-fashion, cool or funny when the privileged take it for themselves," she said in the video Don’t Cash Crop My Cornrows which she uploaded onto her Tumblr. Since then, Stenberg has continued to use social media as a platform to speak out against social injustices and is active in feminist organization @arthoecollective, while being a youth ambassador for charity organization No Kid Hungry.

Toronto native Petra Collins is a 24-year-old photographer who frequently works with major publications such as ELLE, I-D, and Vogue. She is also known for speaking out about gender inequality and hypocrisy. In 2014 she penned an essay, "Why Instagram Censored My Body" for The Huffington Post, when Instagram removed a photo of her unwaxed in a bikini. In 2015 she made her literary debut with the book "Babe," an collection of photographs taken by female artists around the world. The book, along with Petra's work have been essential in contributing towards the female gaze movement in photography, where the woman's perspective is given the opportunity to be showcased and considered, rather than the man's.

Social media queen Tavi Gevinson was catapulted into the spotlight at the age of 12, when her fashion blog Style Rookie caught the attention of many. She would go on to shift the focus of her online commentary to popular culture and feminism, founding the online magazine Rookie Magazine. Read her powerful thematic Editor's Letters for the feminist outlet here.

Carmen Perez is a criminal justice reform activist, executive drirector of The Gathering For Justice, and one of the lead organizers of The Women's March on Washington. In 2014, she delivered her first TEDx Talk inside of a prison, focusing on the importance of second chances, overcoming adversity and rehabilitation. She continues to fight for equality and social change in the current political climate.

Yes... she's on Instagram! The OG feminist activist has been fighting for gender equality since the 1960's and 70's. In 2005, Steinem founded the Women's Media Center with Jane Fonda and Robin Morgan. She continues to advocate for women's rights.